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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 622.64 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 622.64 and 372.64 is: 557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 622.64 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/622.64 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 622.64 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 232,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,020.57/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.96

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